A. Permit Requirement. A Temporary Use, Special Event Permit, or Temporary Event Permit approved by the applicable review authority shall be required for all uses identified in § 17.520.015 (Allowed Temporary Uses, Special Events, and Temporary Events), and shall be issued before the commencement of the activity.
B. Exempt Activities. The following temporary uses and events are exempt from the requirement for a Temporary Use, Special Event Permit, Temporary Event Permit, and other city approval. Uses other than the following shall comply with § 17.520.015 (Allowed Temporary Uses, Special Events, and Temporary Events).
1. On-site contractor's construction yards, in conjunction with an approved construction project. The activity shall cease upon completion of the construction project, or the expiration of the companion building permit authorizing the construction project.
2. Temporary storage containers less than 180 days, subject to approval of a Temporary Storage Container application as provided in § 17.400.115.
3. Events occurring in meeting halls, theaters, or other permanent indoor or outdoor public assembly facilities subject to all applicable regulations of the CCMC.
4. Promotional activities related to the primary product lines of a retail business, and similar activities (e.g., book readings and signings at bookstores, opening receptions at art galleries).
5. Emergency public health and safety activities.
6. Events held in event centers as defined in this Title and approved by the Current Planning Division.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2017-012 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2019-003 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2024-006)